Shoulder level

Fuel tank

FUEL

FUEL

Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air- cooled 2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name. Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol.

Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L- EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1.

-Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.

-Avoid spilling petrol or oil. Spilled fuel should always be wiped up.

-Handle petrol with care, it is highly inflammable.

-Always store fuel in approved container.

NOTE

Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days. Do not mix directly in fuel tank.

START

Ignition switch

Throttle latch

Throttle trigger

lockout

Throttle trigger

HANDLING FUEL

WARNING DANGER

AFTER REFUELLING, TIGHTEN FUEL CAP FIRMLY AND CHECK FOR LEAKAGE. IN CASE OF FUEL LEAKAGE, REPAIR BEFORE STARTING OPERATION SINCE THERE IS A DANGER OF FIRE.

Never smoke or allow flame or sparks near fuel.

Always fill the fuel tank outdoors. Never pour fuel indoors.

Always remove the fuel cap slowly to relieve any pressure buildup in the tank.

Never refuel the engine when it is hot or running.

Always use an approved, safe fuel container.

It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank.

After fuelling, always wipe away spilled fuel.

Always move at least 3 m away from the fuelling spot before starting the engine.

Never store the unit with fuel in the tank a fuel leak could start a fire.

OPERATION

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING DANGER

WHEN ENGINE STARTS, THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT MAY ROTATE, EVEN WITH THROTTLE TRIGGER IN LOW-SPEED POSI- TION.

WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, CONFIRM IF THERE IS NOT ANY ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND. IF THERE IS ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND, ASK YOUR DEALER TO REPAIR.

WARNING DANGER

WHEN STARTING ENGINE USING THROTTLE LATCH, CUTTING ATTACHMENT ROTATES. AFTER ENGINE STARTS, PULL THROTTLE TRIGGER SLIGHTLY TO RELEASE THROTTLE LATCH IMMEDIATELY. NEVER USE THROTTLE LATCH FOR OPERATION.

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